The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1567 No Need Be Hasty

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position. Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

"Are you getting off work now?" His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

but there's nothing much to do today, so I can get

amiss about her tone. "I'll go and pick you

he was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine smile spread

stopped talking and hung up the phone. Roxanne was worried he might discover her downheartedness when they

regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very

and tense as before after

further touched after listening to

much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble you to pay

Then, she got off work first while Roxanne

left when Lucian called and informed her that he had arrived at the research institute's

saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down at his phone, seemingly

the sight of him concentrating on his phone. She hastily approached him, making minimal noise in the

exposed her mischief and caught

lips, and chirped, "I saw you the moment

that, he kept his phone and gentlemanly helped her open